- Shawna Parker became a new member of the club. She is a member of the marketing team at World Learning’s School for International Training. The Club is delighted to have her as part of our group. Welcome, Shanna.
- Justin was given a rousing round of applause for joining the priesthood. Apparently some Club members mistook him for a priest due to his outfit; he looked like he had just joined a secret order of some sort.
- BUHS students Maria and Caitlin were welcomed as guests.
- Jerry Morse and Lucy Fortier also were V.I.P.s who joined our festive breakfast meeting that day.
- Rescue Chief Drew Hazelton also was on the roster of guests.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- There will be a tag sale at Hilltop Montessori on Saturday, May 31st.
- Club members are encouraged to attend to contribute items to this club fundraiser. Note from the scribe: I think the set up time is 9:30 but am not sure. I will ask for a clarification at our meeting tomorrow. Volunteers are needed for two shifts: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm and 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm.
- Linda told members that Vermont Yankee’s Vice President Chris Wamser will be our guest at our next meeting, which is TOMORROW! Everyone is encouraged to come here an update from VY.
- Three cheers for our student Rotarian Caitlin who recounted with pride that she may be inducted into the National Honor Society.
- Student Rotarians Marisa and Caitlin shared the following news flashes from BUHS. 1) Seniors at the high school are planning a senior fun day to celebrate the end of their senior year. 2) They are also planning an even called “Above the Influence,” which will highlight how to have safe end of year celebrations that do not rely on alcohol. 3) The BUHS versus Woodstock soccer game was televised.
- Tristam announced that the Summer Food Program, run under the auspices of the United Way, needs volunteers to deliver food at their three sites. A signup sheet was circulated at the meeting for volunteers to sign up. The food service program occurs primarily at lunch.
- Kevin recognized Rescue for its ongoing contribution to the Club’s “3 on 3” tournament. They have a presence every year at this Club fundraiser and do not charge us for their assistance. To convey the Club’s appreciation for Rescue’s commitment to this event, Kevin presented Rescue’s Chief Drew Hazelton with a $500 check from the Club made out to Rescue.
- Kevin also presented a $1,000 check to River Valley Credit Union President Jeff Morse and Drop in Center Director Lucy Fortier for Project Feed the Thousands, which they co-chair.
- Turner volunteered to be our greeter tomorrow.
- Next was the formal induction of Shawna Parker into the Club.
BRAGS
- Sadie bragged about Evie’s team winning their last softball game. She also shared how Evie had gone to Texas where she ate steak and drank the best lemonade ever! She also got a cute shirt as a memento.
- Michelle bragged about how she and Ali (I think?) got a “sick” lawn mower fixed with the help of fellow Club members.
- Michelle’s daughter is now available to perform at birthday parties and other venues as the character Elsa from “Frozen.”
- Josh bragged that he had seen Jeanette and Linda at the Marina where they were plotting to spruce up the small garden Rotary oversees somewhere in town. (In front of the library maybe?)
- Amelia recounted how her daughter Lucy had enjoyed being one of the 700 girls whoparticipated in the recent Girls on the Run here in Brattleboro several weeks ago.
- Linda bragged how she had seen her son and his girlfriend romantically kayaking down the river recently.
- Dan boasted with glee that his second grandson is scheduled to arrive “any minute. He also bragged regarding his wife’s birthday, which was on the day of our meeting.
- Drew bragged that is it National EMS week and gave a shout out to the people who do this work.
- Valerie bragged that her son Ian graduated from Northeastern is currently on a trip that will take him from Vietnam to Thailand to Indonesia. She also noted that when he gets home he will begin a job in Boston with the hot new company Uber.
GUEST SPEAKER
- Tristan Toleno tapped himself as his own guest speaker. He spoke about his first biennium as a legislator where he served on the Agriculture and Forestry Products Committee.
- He began by focusing on the GMO bill, which was signed into law this year. Work done over the last three years resulted in the passage of the bill this year.
- A lot of excellent work was also done by the Fish & Wildlife Committee chaired by Windham County Delegation member David Deen and resulted in the passage of legislation that will mitigate effects of high levels of nitrogen going Vermont’s lakes and rivers. Members of the farming communities were engaged in conversations due this bill, which resulted in a higher level of awareness regarding best farming practices that will protect our waterways.
- Tristan also described how the House Agriculture Committee examined how to define and protect prime agricultural soil.
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